Posted by KimberlyDi on August 4, 2004, at 16:29:42
In reply to Re: In process of tapering off Effexor, posted by KaraS on July 19, 2004, at 16:15:34
I had the best success alternating Dosages when withdrawaling off Effexor. When I dropped a dosage, I would alternate dosages each day, with increasing numbers of days on the lower dosage, until I was comfortable on the lower dosage. It's not only OK. It's a blessing. I went thru your nightmare and am now on the other side. The lingering side effects will finally go away. If you're careful, you can withdrawal safely!
Good Luck!
KDi in TX
> > Thanks! I am on my 4th day of tapering and its not too bad. I am taking 25 mg one day and 37.5 mg the next day. I just have a weird sensation behind my eyes. Is the worst over or is it the same feeling everytime you drop down to a new dosage?
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> Unfortunately, once you drop down to a new dosage (once you're going past the 37.5 mg. part), there are some repercussions. I am at 1/2 of 37.5 mg. pill now and I have been getting a little bit of nausea which I think is attributable to cutting back on Effexor but I'm not positive. At any rate, last night I took 1 capsule of St. John's Wort (300 mg.) and I feel better this morning.
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> I'm not sure if alternating the 37.5 with the 25 is such a good idea. With the half-life of this med being so short, you may just be setting up your body's expectation of 37.5 mg. again each time that you take it.
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> Hang in there. It will get better! (Keep me posted.)
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> Kara
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